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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38vsPhoibos Leviathan

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Vesterhav 38
Henry ArcherVesterhav 38
MSRP $4,599
Leviathan
PhoibosLeviathan
MSRP $309

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vesterhav 3838mm
Leviathan45mm
Power Reserve
Vesterhav 3840h
Leviathan40h
Water Resistance
Vesterhav 38200m
Leviathan500m
MSRP
Vesterhav 38$4,599
Leviathan$309

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
45mm
Thickness
10.45mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
54mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
500m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019
NH 35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,599
$309

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 for its superb finishing, striking mother-of-pearl and other dials, and thin profile, with some calling it the best Henry Archer model and exceptional value under $500. The bracelet quality is noted as outstanding for a microbrand, and dimensions are considered perfect for smaller wrists. One owner notes it is an "Asian branded watch" with implied low resale value. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 highly for its striking dials and superb finishing at its price point.

Phoibos Leviathan

Owners widely report the Phoibos Leviathan offers a vintage experience at an affordable price due to its proportions and conservative design. However, the watch is considered well-made and sturdy but quite heavy, with a 45mm x 54mm lug-to-lug case and a 15.5mm thickness, leading some owners to replace the stock band. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Leviathan highly for its vintage feel and sturdy build at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features 500m water resistance and a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. The case size is a point of contention, with reviewers noting it is substantial and may overwhelm smaller wrists, while others highlight a 40mm case size as an improvement.

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